Apple CarPlay/ adding to existing car (1 Viewer)

bigmarc27 said:

We just bought a new 4Runner. The car is great, Toyota’s ETune system is meh. How difficult / expensive is it to switch to Apple CarPlay?  It’s got the touch screen and everything already installed. 

Im assuming it’s more than just a software change, but no clue how involved it actually would be.  Anyone done this?

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Mr. Ected said:

I think the best (easiest) way to do that is to get a new receiver for the dash. If the sound is ok, then the speakers are probably good enough, you just need to install the receiver and be done with it. Most cars now have the Double Din box for the receiver, so taking the old one out and pop the new one in (Crutchfield says yours has the Double Din, so you should be set).

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Fishboy said:

Mr. Ected said:

I think the best (easiest) way to do that is to get a new receiver for the dash. If the sound is ok, then the speakers are probably good enough, you just need to install the receiver and be done with it. Most cars now have the Double Din box for the receiver, so taking the old one out and pop the new one in (Crutchfield says yours has the Double Din, so you should be set).

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+1

Either DIY through Crutchfield or a local shop is your easiest option. Probably a $300-$500 depending on the head unit you decide upon. 

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